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Colleges / College of Southern Maryland

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD 2-Year Public
Acceptance RateN.A.
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College of Southern Maryland Academics

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. College of Southern Maryland accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, College of Southern Maryland has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

College of Southern Maryland offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted X
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: College of Southern Maryland may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At College of Southern Maryland?

College of Southern Maryland does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with College of Southern Maryland directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at College of Southern Maryland

When choosing a major, College of Southern Maryland students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at College of Southern Maryland.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

College of Southern Maryland does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at College of Southern Maryland

At College of Southern Maryland, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.


Frequently Asked Questions About College of Southern Maryland


Does College of Southern Maryland Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ College of Southern Maryland offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does College of Southern Maryland Offer Online Classes?

✅ College of Southern Maryland has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does College of Southern Maryland Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ College of Southern Maryland offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does College of Southern Maryland Have An Honors Program?

✅ College of Southern Maryland offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does College of Southern Maryland Require Internships?

🟨 College of Southern Maryland does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About College of Southern Maryland


College of Southern Maryland Library

The main library on campus is the College of Southern Maryland Library.

Dual Degree Programs at College of Southern Maryland

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at College of Southern Maryland, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does College of Southern Maryland have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

College of Southern Maryland does not have any ROTC programs.

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

8,411

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,200

Out-of-State

$9,240

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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